account
I opened a new bank account yesterday.
J'ai ouvert un nouveau compte bancaire hier.
compte (financier ou utilisateur)
She has a savings account at the bank.
Elle a un compte d'épargne à la banque.
Please log in to your account.
Veuillez vous connecter à votre compte.
In finance, 'account' often refers to a financial record. In technology, it typically means a user profile.
récit, description
He gave an account of his travels.
Il a fait le récit de ses voyages.
Often used in formal or literary contexts.
raison, motif
On account of the rain, the event was canceled.
En raison de la pluie, l'événement a été annulé.
Used in phrases like 'on account of' (en raison de) or 'take into account' (prendre en compte).
importance, considération
This issue is of great account.
Cette question est d'une grande importance.
Archaic or formal usage, rarely used in modern French.
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Conseil pro
Financial vs. User Accounts
In French, 'compte bancaire' is a bank account, while 'compte utilisateur' is a user account (e.g., on a website). Avoid literal translations like 'compte d'utilisateur' unless context is clear.
Règle d'or
Context Matters
Always check whether 'account' refers to a financial record, a user profile, a narrative, or a reason. The French translation changes accordingly.
Origine du mot
From Old French *acunter* (to count), from Latin *computare* (to calculate), from *com-* (together) + *putare* (to reckon). The financial sense emerged in the 16th century, while the 'narrative' sense dates to the 14th century.
Notes d'usage
In French, 'compte' is the primary translation for 'account' in most contexts. For idiomatic phrases like 'on account of,' use 'en raison de' or 'à cause de.' The verb 'to account for' translates to 'expliquer' or 'justifier.'